FITNESS

Resistance bands are some of the most versatile tools for creating a full body strength routine. The origins of band training lie within the realm of physical therapy and rehabilitation; bands are still used extensively within those fields to this day….

Kaleigh Mancha is a Las Vegas yogi on a mission to prove that big girls can bend. Sure, she’s not a caucasian woman with blonde hair sporting a pair of size 0 Lululemon pants. “My body is non-threatening. I want…

Glute training, or “booty-building” as it’s affectionately known in the fitness world these days, is all the latest craze, and its popularity is not without merit. Developing the glutes, upper hamstrings, and all of the powerful hip extensor muscles of…

All around us, women are rising up, as we have been for centuries. But perhaps one of the most physical displays of perseverance in the face of inequality is in the arena of athletics. Here, women must quite literally find…

As with anything that requires personal initiative and determination, strength in numbers is a given. This is especially true for workout regimens. Setting fitness goals with a friend or significant other can drastically increase your chance of success, especially if…

Look good, feel good is a saying that I truly believe in. I feel the most motivated when I feel good about myself. For me, that starts with waking up, getting dressed, throwing on a little bit of makeup, and…

Have you avoided starting a strength training program because you’re not sure where to start? Truth be told, it certainly can be intimidating to take on a weightlifting routine for the first time (or simply if you’re unsure what you’re…

Weight is often seen as the most important (if not only) indicator of health. Those that are skinny are seen as healthy while those that are overweight are seen as unhealthy. Being obese or overweight can definitely put you at higher…

It’s universally known that it’s mean and downright vicious to make fun of people for their looks. One of, if not the most, common insults is to criticize someone for being overweight, or as the truly cruel would say, ‘fat’….